You men da xia (braised prawns)

Method

1. 1 Trim the shrimp's antennae and legs, make a slit along the back to remove the black vein, but leave the head and shell intact.
2. 2 Fry the shrimp in hot oil for 2 minutes on each side until the shells turn red and the shrimp roe oozes out, turning the oil orange.
3. 3 Sauté sliced ginger and scallion roots for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Combine Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, and 100 ml of water, cover, and simmer for 6 minutes.
5. 5 Open the lid, cook over high heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp, season with salt and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 30 min

  Replace step 2: spray a thin layer of oil on the shrimp and fry at 200 degrees for 6 minutes, flipping at the 3rd minute; step 4: continue simmering in the pan for 6 minutes to allow the shrimp roe to blend into the sauce.